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Six Irrelevant World Cup Friendly Results After Spain Held by Iraq

Spain’s rotated lineup could not turn a first-half lead into a win as Iraq equalized and France’s nine-match unbeaten streak ended.

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Spain may have drawn with Iraq and France lost to the Ivory Coast on the eve of the 2026 World Cup, but it might not mean anything.

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The IndependentThe Independent
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Spain fitness concerns emerge after Iraq stalemate in World Cup warm-up

The European champions were frustrated by Iraq and rested a number of players over fitness concerns, with Peru on Monday their final match before entering the World Cup as one of the hot favourites

·London, United Kingdom
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Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)
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Test Games Before World Cup 2026 - Ivory Coast Shocks France Late – Iraq Surprises Spain

The French patch up the second-last World Cup test despite a 1-0 lead. Spain also has to deal with a disappointment.

·Zürich, Switzerland
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The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
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Second-string Spain held by Iraq in low-key World Cup send-off, Ivory Coast shock France

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente rested several key players before their final friendly against Peru. Read more at straitstimes.com.

·Singapore
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risingnepaldaily.comrisingnepaldaily.com

Ivory Coast stun France, Iraq hold Spain in warmup

Guéla Doué scored a goal and set up the winning strike as Ivory Coast surprised France — and Doué's brother in the French dugout — with a 2-1 victory in a World Cup warmup match Thursday.

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Planet FootballPlanet Football

Six irrelevant World Cup friendly results after Spain held by Iraq

Spain may have drawn with Iraq and France lost to the Ivory Coast on the eve of the 2026 World Cup, but it might not mean anything.

·United Kingdom
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dvhn.nldvhn.nl

LIVE 2026 WORLD CUP | Host Nation Mexico Promises a Safe World Cup. Spain Draws Against Iraq, France Loses to Ivory Coast

The World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the US kicks off on June 11. In this live blog, you will stay up to date on everything surrounding the hunt for the world title.

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elgrafico.com.ar broke the news on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
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